Senator Ron Johnson declared the federal government should have nearly no role in education. He argued for state control while America’s debt skyrockets. His stance reflects growing conservative demands to dismantle federal education systems.
Johnson pushed past reforms like the Every Student Succeeds Act to reduce Washington’s grip. That law put states and local communities back in charge of schools. He called it a crucial move toward common-sense education freedom.
Now lawmakers have introduced a bill to abolish the entire Department of Education. The plan would send education money directly to states without federal strings. States would finally control their own education decisions like they should.
Johnson made his position crystal clear: “Education is primarily a local and state function.” He stressed Washington has no legitimate role whatsoever in our classrooms. This truth resonates with parents nationwide.
As a committee chairman, Johnson exposed how federal rules hurt colleges and students. His hearings proved government overreach damages higher education. Experts agreed federal meddling must stop immediately.
School choice remains central to Johnson’s vision. Parents deserve options to escape failing schools. Government should never trap kids in schools that don’t meet their needs.
The administration even started shifting student loans and special education programs out of federal hands. This practical step begins the needed withdrawal of Washington bureaucrats.
Conservatives celebrate this push to return power to parents and teachers. Our children’s futures belong in local communities—not with distant politicians. It’s time to end federal education overreach for good.